Issues Raised By New Agricultural Technologies
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Issues Raised By New Agricultural Technologies
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Author : Fred Kuchler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Issues Raised By New Agricultural Technologies written by Fred Kuchler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Beef industry categories.
Issues Raised By New Agricultural Technologies
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Author : Fred Kuchler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Issues Raised By New Agricultural Technologies written by Fred Kuchler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Beef industry categories.
Africa S Green Revolution
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Author : William G. Moseley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-02
Africa S Green Revolution written by William G. Moseley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This volume examines the dominant neoliberal agenda for agricultural development and hunger alleviation in Africa. The text reviews the history of African agricultural and food security policy in the post-colonial period, across a range of geographical contexts, in order to contextualise the productionist approach embedded in the much heralded New Green Revolution for Africa. This strategy, supported by a range of international agencies, promotes the use of hybrid seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to boost crop production. This approach is underpinned by a new and unprecedented level of public–private partnerships as donors actively work to promote the private sector and build links between African farmers, input suppliers, agro-dealers, agro-processors, and retailers. On the consumer end, increased supermarket penetration into poorer neighbourhoods is proffered as a solution to urban food insecurity. The chapters in this volume complicate understandings of this new approach and raise serious questions about its effectiveness as a strategy for increasing food production and alleviating poverty across the continent. This book is based on a special issue of African Geographical Review.
The Social Consequences And Challenges Of New Agricultural Technologies
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Author : Gigi M Berardi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-07-11
The Social Consequences And Challenges Of New Agricultural Technologies written by Gigi M Berardi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-11 with Social Science categories.
Although formal social impact assessment of changing technologies in U.S. agriculture is still in its infancy, scholars have been documenting the effects of new technology throughout the twentieth century. In this collection, Prcfessors Berardi and Geisler bring together historically relevant research and a carefully chosen cross section of contemporary work. Their review of the literature is followed by an evaluation of the effects of mechanization on labor and production, written in 1904, which provides a backdrop for papers from the 1940s and 1950s examining the mechanization of agriculture in the South, in the Midwest, and in rural areas in general. Subsequent chapters offer present-day insights on such topics as the socioeconomic consequences of automated vegetable and tobacco harvesting, center-pivot irrigation, and organic and no-till cultivation. The authors also look at compensation and adjustment programs for displaced labor, the relationship between technology and agribusiness growth, and the effectiveness of university programs that prepare students to perform social impact assessments in agriculture. The edited proceedings of a spirited roundtable discussion on new directions for the study of the social impacts of farm technology and the political economy of agriculture provide the thought-provoking conclusion to this overview of the field.
The Role Of Government And The New Agricultural Technologies
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Author : John Williams Mellor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Role Of Government And The New Agricultural Technologies written by John Williams Mellor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Agricultural and state categories.
Getting Ready For The Twenty First Century
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Author : Charles H. Antholt
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1994
Getting Ready For The Twenty First Century written by Charles H. Antholt and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The productivity growth of farming in Asian countries over the past few decades highlights the high returns on investments in agricultural research and extension made in the region. This publication examines the performance of agricultural research and extension programmes in Asia, including the World Bank's training and visit (TandV) system, the challenges they face, and ways of improving their relevance, responsiveness, and cost- effectiveness. Conclusions reached include the importance of raising agricultural productivity through new technology in order to promote long- term growth and poverty reduction, and the need for less intensive and more environmentally sound agricultural practices.
Food Biotechnology In Ethical Perspective
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Author : Paul B. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-05-05
Food Biotechnology In Ethical Perspective written by Paul B. Thompson and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This revised edition updates Thompson’s trail-blazing study of ethical and philosophical issues raised by biotechnology. The 1997 book was the first by a philosopher to address food and agricultural biotechnology, discussing ethical issues associated with risk assessment, labelling, animal transformation, patents, and impact on traditional farming communities. The new edition addresses the debates of the intervening decade, including cloning, the Precautionary Principle, and the biotechnology debate between the United States and Europe.
Technological Change And Rural Development In Poor Countries
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Author : Kartik Chandra Roy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1994
Technological Change And Rural Development In Poor Countries written by Kartik Chandra Roy and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Political Science categories.
Rural development is a subject that appears to be plagued by a central paradox: development is necessary to alleviate rural poverty, but while new technology has raised agricultural output, it has also increased the suffering of millions of poor landless families in many Third World countries. The rural poor, especially women, have been marginalized; urban migrants have become desperate unemployed squatters, not well-paid industrial workers; and environmental degradation has proved severe. The authors argue that many development programmes go awry because the authorities neglect essential development issues. Development must be defined in terms of the provision of basic human needs which include life expectancy, infant mortality, and literacy indicators which reflect the quality of life of the bulk of the population, not just a narrow elite. What they suggest is that the issues neglected by the conventional approach must be addressed if true development is to occur.
Science Technology And Innovation For Sustainable Development Goals
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Author : Ademola A. Adenle
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-07-28
Science Technology And Innovation For Sustainable Development Goals written by Ademola A. Adenle and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-28 with Political Science categories.
After the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to "end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all," researchers and policy makers highlighted the importance of targeted investment in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to make tangible progress. Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals showcases the roles that STI solutions can play in meeting on-the-ground socio-economic and environmental challenges among domestic and international organizations concerned with the SDGs in three overlapping areas: agriculture, health, and environment/energy. Authors and researchers from 31 countries tackle both big-picture questions, such as scaling up the adoption and diffusion of new sustainable technologies, and specific, localized case studies, focusing on developing and middle-income countries and specific STI solutions and policies. Issues addressed include renewable energy, automated vehicles, vaccines, digital health, agricultural biotechnology, and precision agriculture. In bringing together diverse voices from both policy and academic spheres, this volume provides practical and relevant insights and advice to support policy makers and managers seeking to enhance the roles of STI in sustainable development.
Agriculture In Developing Countries
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Author : Keijiro Otsuka
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Release Date : 2008-06-11
Agriculture In Developing Countries written by Keijiro Otsuka and has been published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Agriculture in Developing Countries: Technology Issues presents an experimental approach of testing new possibilities and combinations to match the changes taking place in the agricultural production environment of developing countries. While emphasizing the importance of combining scientific and indigenous knowledge, this book argues that sustained agricultural development can be achieved only by promoting farmers` participation in technology development. It provides empirical evidence for this, using recent primary data from across Asia.This book is topical considering that the agriculture scenario in many countries has been undergoing a transformation due to various factors such as changes in governments` macroeconomic policies and climatic variations.The book also highlights that in order to minimize the negative impact of farmers` own yield gaps (the difference between farmers` own potential and actual yields) on their income levels, it is important that new approaches to agricultural technological development be employed in the form of more opportunities rather than a single crop production technology.